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Everyone knows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, but what ever happened to Jacob Marley? This Holiday Season, Actors' Playhouse presents a unique twist on Charles Dickens' timeless tale in the play Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.

PushPush is set to host Starz Entertainment's John D. Martin (formerly with HBO) for private and public consultations with Atlanta's content creators

PushPush is set to host Starz Entertainment's John D. Martin (formerly with HBO) for private and public consultations with Atlanta's content creators

Everyone knows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, but what ever happened to Jacob Marley? This Holiday Season, Actors' Playhouse presents a unique twist on Charles Dickens' timeless tale in the play Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.

Celebrating October as LGBT History Month, Nhojj released his new single 'Adam & Steve' on October 11, coinciding with National Coming Out Day. The soulful lullaby offers a beautiful affirmation of love and understanding for all people.

Extravagant worldwide travel to Europe, Las Vegas, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Virgin Islands, a one-year lease for a 2011 Lexus RX 350, lavish spa treatments, relaxing getaways, internationally renowned art, luxury cruise packages in Europe with Azamara Club Cruises and Seabourn, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade signed jerseys, and many more of life's indulgences are all at your fingertips at the 20th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction.

n an age of great division between fundamentalist churches and the gay community on the issue of gay marriage, Guyanese alternative soul singer Nhojj celebrates this Easter holiday with his traditional-gospel inspired 'Amazing Grace' - a groundbreaking gay music video which gives a new interpretation to the time-honored religious hymn. 'Amazing Grace,' arguably the most recognizable of all Christian hymns, was written in 1779 and is a staple in the American landscape. It has been recorded by such diverse artists as Mahalia Jackson, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Judy Collins, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and Johnny Cash. It has inspired hope in times of tragedy, uplifted African Americans during the era of slavery, rallied anti-war protesters during the Vietnam War, and encouraged countless individuals dealing with issues of alcoholism, drug addiction, illness and death.

Extravagant worldwide travel to Europe, Las Vegas, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Virgin Islands, a one-year lease for a 2011 Lexus RX 350, lavish spa treatments, relaxing getaways, internationally renowned art, luxury cruise packages in Europe with Azamara Club Cruises and Seabourn, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade signed jerseys, and many more of life's indulgences are all at your fingertips at the 20th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction.

David Letterman: Elton John, Elton John & Leon Russell

From Christmas 1995 thru Christmas 1999, Diversionary Theatre presented the comedy Our Gay Apparel as a holiday offering to the community.

From Christmas 1995 thru Christmas 1999, Diversionary Theatre presented the comedy Our Gay Apparel as a holiday offering to the community.

The Give a Damn Campaign (www.wegiveadamn.org), a project of Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund, has released its newest public service announcement focusing on hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Ricky Martin, Elton John, Idina Menzel, Rachael Harris and Wanda Sykes speak out about the need to bring an end to these senseless acts of violence and intimidation. The PSA saw its world premiere last night on CNN's Larry King Live during an episode featuring the topic of anti-gay bullying.

After 32 years, it seems as if every year, everyone and his agent sends a one-act play script to The Ensemble Studio Theatre for its annual marathon of one-act plays, the oldest, acclaimed one-act play festival in the country. This year is no exception with 886 one-act scripts totaling 21,264 pages which were read by 17 readers over 5 months. From that, Ensemble Studio Theatre artistic director William Carden selected 10 plays this spring to be presented on two separate programs for the Ensemble Studio Theatre's 2010 Marathon of One-Act Plays May 24 through June 26.

After 32 years, it seems as if every year, everyone and his agent sends a one-act play script to The Ensemble Studio Theatre for its annual marathon of one-act plays, the oldest, acclaimed one-act play festival in the country. This year is no exception with 886 one-act scripts totaling 21,264 pages which were read by 17 readers over 5 months. From that, Ensemble Studio Theatre artistic director William Carden selected 10 plays this spring to be presented on two separate programs for the Ensemble Studio Theatre's 2010 Marathon of One-Act Plays May 21 through June 26.

After 32 years, it seems as if every year, everyone and his agent sends a one-act play script to The Ensemble Studio Theatre for its annual marathon of one-act plays, the oldest, acclaimed one-act play festival in the country. This year is no exception with 886 one-act scripts totaling 21,264 pages which were read by 17 readers over 5 months. From that, Ensemble Studio Theatre artistic director William Carden selected 10 plays this spring to be presented on two separate programs for the Ensemble Studio Theatre's 2010 Marathon of One-Act Plays May 21 through June 26.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announced today that they have extended the second production of its 15th Anniversary season.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater continues its 15th anniversary season with the world premiere of Post No Bills, a Tex-Mex play with music by Mando Alvarado. Directed by Michael Ray Escamilla, performances begin Thursday, November 11th, 2009. Opening night is Thursday, November 19th at 7pm. The show is scheduled to run through Sunday, December 13th, 2009.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announced today that they have extended the second production of its 15th Anniversary season.

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.